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If pork has been in the freezer for too long, it develops freezer burn that appears as dull white patches on the outside. These white patches develop inside the meat as well. Properly storing the pork extends the expiration date. For instance, when pork is refrigerated, it has a shelf life of 1 to 2 days after the sell-by date. When it is kept in the freezer, the shelf life is extended to 6 to 8 months beyond the sell-by date. It is best to practice food safety and eat the pork in the proper time frame.

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According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), eating bacon raw can cause illness from foodborne bacteria or parasites. While most types of commercially sold bacon are typically smoked and cured before the cutting and packaging process, this process does not kill all bacteria and parasites, making it important to cook bacon thoroughly before serving.

Hamburger that is entirely gray in color, feels slimy or smells bad has gone bad. Fresh meat is naturally purplish in color. Meat that is exposed to oxygen turns brownish in color; thus, a brown color does not necessarily mean the hamburger is bad.